RaiseAChild
Inspiring and encouraging caring people to nurture children in foster care.
Cultivating loving families for children in need
For over 12 years, RaiseAChild has been committed to finding and recruiting prospective foster parents across the nation. We understand the urgent need to provide loving and affirming homes for the over 400,000 children in foster care.
A child in foster
care needs you
RaiseAChild guides and supports prospective foster parents in their fostering journey, whether it's temporary or for a lifetime.
Our parent advocate teams works 1:1 with prospective parents to better meet the needs of children in foster care.
Although fostering-to-adopt posed it's unique challenges, Cleo and Camille committed to the process to help Titus find a loving and stable home.
"Being adopted at 17 gave me a second chance at life when my biological family gave up on me."
Hear Nancy's incredible story.
When Joyce heard that sibling groups would be separated when they entered foster care, she and her family decided to take action.
Griffin and Matt highlight the importance for the LGBTQ+ community to mentor youth in foster care and provide safe homes.
Whether you are a first-time parent, or are a blended family like Jesse and Dana, you can help a child in need.
"It was a no-brainer for me. Adoption is a choice...it's a beautiful choice." Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner chose to expand their family through adoption.
"Having the boys in our life means everything." Ross and Aaron chose to foster and then had the opportunity to adopt their two sons.
As members of the LGBTQ+ community, Miranda and Alex understand that they have so much to offer children in foster care!
Join 214,421 foster parents
across the U.S
At RaiseAChild, everyone is welcome.
We are proud of our history of serving LGBTQ+ individuals and all folks who
wish to open their hearts and homes to a child in need.
We are here for you every step of the way
Just starting your foster care journey? We will be with you every step of the way to help on your path to helping children in need.
Our services are always free and confidential. RaiseAChild provides support to prospective and current foster parents.
Explore info sessions, parent matching events, bilingual services, and more resources we provide to prospective foster parents.
Brighten a
child's future
RaiseAChild is committed to finding safe and affirming homes for children in foster care